OBITS: The Spectrum 27 Feb 2005; St. George, Washington co., Utah

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Charles Gordon Creighton

ST. GEORGE, Utah - Charles Gordon Creighton, age 74, passed away Thursday,
February 24, 2005, at Dixie Regional Medical Center, in St. He was born
January 2, 1931, in Danville, Illinois.

Gordon moved to St. George in December of 2002. His love for his two dogs,
Misha and Athena, was never ending.

He was an avid NASCAR fan, waiting each year for the season to begin, and he
never missed watching a race.

He is survived by: Carol Ann; five children, Sheryl (Richard) McGaughey, of
Ringgold, GA, Lynn (Richard) Oehmann, of St. George, UT, Kathy (Dan) Tanasz,
of Brookside, UT, Daniel (Carin) Wantland, of Burbank, CA, and RuAnn Miller,
of Buckeye, AZ; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Gordon is
preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, all of Illinois.

He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.

Graveside services will be Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at 12:00 noon at the
Tonaquint Cemetery, St. George, UT. Services will be conducted by Pastor Rick
Nerud of Calvary Chapel. Arrangements are made under the direction of
Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., (435) 673-2454.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the American
Heart Association in Memory of Charles Gordon Creighton, 1937 S. 300 W. Suite
120, Salt Lake City, UT 84115, (800)-242-8721.

Friends and family are invited to offer their condolences at
www.spilsburymortuary.com. Click on the dove. Obituaries are also available at
our Web site. Click on the rose.

Originally published February 27, 2005

Chet Si Crofts

PANGUITCH, Utah - Chet Si Crofts, 31, returned to his Heavenly Father on
Friday, February 25, at Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George, Utah with
his family at his side.

Chet was born on August 3, 1973 in Cedar City, Utah to Richard Ray and
Marianne Henrie Crofts. He lived most of his life in Panguitch, Utah.

After a drowning accident at the age of 2, Chet spent the rest of his life as
one of Heavenly Father's Special Children. Chet had a beautiful smile, a
contagious laugh and everyone that knew him loved him, and was touched by him.

Chet had a loving, dedicated family that loved him and loved to served him,
and through this opportunity, received many blessings.

He had the special privilege of being able to attend Panguitch schools for the
past 24 years. During this time he was blessed with loving teachers and many
friends who cared for him. Chet dearly loved them all.

Chet is survived by his parents, Richard and Marianne Crofts of Panguitch;
brothers and sisters, Chanc and Danielle Crofts of Hurricane, Curt and Emily
Crofts of Washington, Cade and Michelle Crofts of Panguitch and Candace Crofts
of St. George; nephews, Cody, Kyle, Cole, Corbin and Ethan; grandfather,
Steele F. Henrie of Panguitch.

He is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Ireta Slater Henrie, Ireta Ray
Crofts Anderson and grandfather Josiah Hoyt "Si" Crofts.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 28, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. in the
Panguitch 3rd LDS Ward Chapel, 200 North 400 East. Friends may call at the
ward chapel in Panguitch on Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Burial will
be in the Panguitch Cemetery. Funeral Directors, Neal S. Magleby & Sons
Mortuary, Richfield, Salina, Gunnison and Manti. Online Guest book
www.maglebymortuary.com.

Originally published February 27, 2005

Margaret J. Hastings

WASHINGTON CITY - Margaret J. Hastings, 83, Washington, Utah, returned to her
heavenly father Friday, February 25, 2005, at Kolob Care & Rehabilitation of
St. George. She was born September 2, 1921 in Warwick, Australia.

She is preceded in death by six brothers, Jack, Basil, Doug, Bernard, Max, and
Desi; two husbands; Wasyl Hober and James D. Hastings.

She is survived by two sons, William D. and Wayne J. Hober, and one daughter,
Lynn J. Hamil; 16 grandchildren; Desiree, Mike, April, Anthony, Carrie,
Jessica, Carlie, Stephanie, John, Nicole, Brooke, Cory, Michelle, Billy,
Shawnee, and Bert, and 21 great grandchildren.

A viewing will be held Monday March 1, 2005 at Hurricane Valley Mortuary from
6-7 P.M. and Tuesday March 2, 2005 from 9- 10 A. M. with graveside services at
10 A.M. at the Hurricane Cemetery. Graveside services will be conducted by
Deacon O'Brien of the Catholic Church.

We would like to give a special thanks to the staff of Kolob Care and
Rehabilitation of St. George for their special care of Margaret.

Originally published February 27, 2005

Mary Jensen

Mary Edna Dawson Jensen, 88, of Pleasant Grove, Utah passed away on Thursday,
February 24, 2005.She was born June 14, 1916 in Hanrahans, North Carolina to
John and Lillian Mumford Dawson.She married Vern S. Jensen on March 23, 1945
in San Francisco, California. Vern passed away in 1994.

Mary grew up in Ayden, North Carolina and attended schools there, graduating
from Griffith High School.She was fond of her youth growing up on the family
cotton farm with her six sisters and two brothers.Mary had a desire to see the
world and moved to New York and worked at Grummen Aircraft.She joined the
Marine Corp during WWII and met and fell in love with Vern while stationed in
San Francisco.Mary and Vern moved to Pleasant Grove after the war and made
their home there.

Mary enjoyed sewing, cooking, and working in the garden with Vern.Her life was
devoted to service for anyone who was in need. Mary's greatest joy was
spending time with her family whom she loved dearly.

She is survived by her daughter Burdette (Bryant) Powell, Lehi, UT; eight
grandchildren: Ryan, Adam, Alecia, Tameron, Britton, Lisa, Aaron, and Alec and
13 great-grandchildren.Additional survivors include five sisters: Mildred
Loromer, Ayden, NC; Doris Coston, Kinston, NC; Ruth Koldjeski, Morehead City,
NC; Ida Cudney, Arlington, TX; and Joyce Erickson, Merritt Island, FL.She was
preceded in death her parents and siblings: James Dawson, Frank Dawson and
Catherine McClohorn.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the
Olpin Family Mortuary Chapel, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove.Friends may
call Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary and on Tuesday one hour
prior to services.Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City
Cemetery.Military rites will be conducted by District IV of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the caregivers at
Greenwood Assisted Living and Alpine Valley Care Center for their kindnesses
to mother over the past several years.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinfamilymortuary.com.

Originally published February 27, 2005

Brenda Gale King

ST. GEORGE, UT - Brenda Gale King, 46, returned to her Heavenly Father on
February 25, 2005, after a long and courageous battle against cervical cancer.

She was born February 28, 1958, in Augusta, Georgia to her beloved parents
Kent Leo Anderson and Rosalind Ann Bumgardner. She was the oldest of four
children. She is survived by her husband Michael Jay King; her daughters and
sons, Angalique and Josh Leishman, Brintton Burns, Brooke and Kevin Millett,
Jake King, Jacey King, and Jaxon King of St. George, Utah. Grandchildren:
Jayden, Tristin, Taylor, Ashlyn, Kyden, Sydnee, and Kaylee; brother, Brady
(Angie) Anderson, Jody (Kiersten) Anderson; sister, Lacy (Ezekial) Susman.

She was raised in Salina, Utah, graduated from North Sevier High School and
received a Secretarial Certificate at Sevier Valley Tech. She worked in the
law field for 15 years and medical field for 11¬2 years.

She served her Heavenly Father as a faithful member of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints through out many callings. Her many hobbies
included: being surrounded by her loving family, scrapbooking, reading, toll
painting, and gardening.

There will be a viewing held at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., on
Sunday, February 27, 2005, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday,
February 28, 2005, at 11:00 a.m., at the Green Valley LDS 5th Ward Chapel, 124
N. Valley View Dr., in St. George, Utah. Interment will be in the Pioneer
Cemetery in Salina, Utah, under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary
435-673-4221. Condolences may be sent through Metcalf's Web site at
www.metcalfmortuary.com.

Originally published February 27, 2005

Jack Lasswell

SANTA CLARA, Utah - Jackie David "Jack" Lasswell, 70, peacefully passed away
surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 26, 2005, at Dixie Regional
Medical Center. He was born on February 7, 1935, to Carl Leslie "Jack" and
Emma Sue Schork Lasswell in Canton, Missouri. He was an only child.

He grew up in Missouri and graduated from Kirksville High School where he
holds a record in track. He served in the Air Force for 12 years. While
serving in the Air Force he came to St. George to work at the Radar Site and
met his sweetheart, Vicki Frei. They were married on March 3, 1964. They owned
Jack's Fountain and Lunch on main street and he also worked for Petrolane Gas.
He was transferred to Idaho and Montana, but returned back to Santa Clara in
1976 where he raised his family. He was employed as a Bailbondsman for Beehive
Bail Bonds.

His greatest love in life was his wife, children, and grandchildren. He
enjoyed watching sporting events and would go watch any game he could find
high school or college. His favorite games to watch were those of his
grandkids and he became an avid fan of Snow Canyon sports. He was lovingly
called "Grandpa Jack" by all who knew him.

One of his greatest qualities was that of giving. He was happiest when he was
giving to people, especially at Christmas. He loved his wife and enjoyed
having her with him all the time. He has lived a long time with diabetes and
the complications from it, but did not complain and would still make his way
to his grandkids' ball games. He had a nickname for every grandchild and loved
to call them by their special name. He is dearly loved and will be greatly
missed.

He is survived by his: wife, Vicki of Santa Clara; and children, Denise (Paul)
Webster of Santa Clara, Sue (Randy) Yocum of Chandler, Arizona, and JD (fiance
Jill) Lasswell of Springville, Utah; and his grandchildren: Elder Wesley
Webster (Philadelphia PA Mission)(called Sam), Whitnee (Blondie), Mykelle
(Doodle Bug), Jadon (Scout), Kallan (Shotgun), Britton (BJ Dude), & Kameron
(Cinco) Webster of Santa Clara, and Callum (Tiger) Yocum of Chandler, Arizona.
He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Emma Sue Lasswell.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at the
Santa Clara 1st Ward Chapel, 3040 W. Santa Clara Drive. Friends and family may
visit Monday, February 28, 2005, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary
and again Tuesday from 9:30 to10:30 a.m., prior to services, at the Chapel.
Interment will be held in the Santa Clara Cemetery. Arrangements are made
under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., (435)-673-2454.

Friends and family are invited to offer their condolences at
www.spilsburymortuary.com. Click on the dove. Obituaries are also available at
our Web site. Click on the rose.

Originally published February 27, 2005

Willard H. Pitcher

Willard H. Pitcher, 86, passed away Feb. 23, 2005 at Dixie Regional Medical
Center of kidney failure. At his passing, his dear wife was at his side.

Willard was born Oct. 14, 1918 in Bennington, Idaho. He is the oldest child of
Nathan Herbert Pitcher and Gwendolyn Mouritsen. He was one of the first
drafted from Smithfield in WWII.

Willard married Seletta Rae Morris in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on September 9,
1947. Willard owned a 50-acre farm. He also drove the school bus for 19 years.
He then worked at the Lewiston School as the building engineer. 20 years were
dedicated to serving on the Trenton Town Board as water superintendent.
Willard had his pilot's license and enjoyed flying. He provided music lessons
for his children. He loved listening to them perform as well as his
grandchildren.

Willard is survived by his wife, Seletta, three brothers, Weldon (Merlynn),
Edward "Budd" (Rheabell), Orvid (Marva) all of Smithfield. Blanch,
sister-in-law (Boyd-deceased) of Richmond, and one sister DeNiece (Robert)
Spencer of Aurora, Nebraska. Children; W. Morris (Debra), Providence, Jay A.
(Paula), St. George, L. Dale (Rhonda), Hyde Park, Rae Ann (K. Michael)
Chapman, Trenton, and Iva Jean (Jeffrey A.) House, Taylorsville. His posterity
includes 32 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Boyd, and a
great-grandchild Donovan Fay.

Funeral services: Trenton Church 1200 N. 400 W., Feb.28th 12 pm. Viewing
10-11:30 am and Feb. 27th 6-8 pm. Interment will be in the Trenton Cemetery.
As Willard thought so much of children, in lieu of flowers, please make a
donation to Primary Children's Hospital in his name.

Originally published February 27, 2005

Luise Margareta Wood

LAS VEGAS - Luise Margareta Wood, age 77, passed away Thursday, February 24,
2005, in Las Vegas. She was born September 3, 1927, in Pressath, Germany, a
daughter of Johann and Anna Kreuzer Heidenblut. She married Dwane Gibson Wood
, and he preceded her in death on August 5, 1988.

She came to America, the happy bride of Dwane Gibson Wood, on December 25,
1953. Since she was an Army wife she lived in many different states, but they
settled in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 1966.

Luise was a stay-at-home Mom until her children were raised, after which time
she was employed for 14 years as the head housekeeper at the hotel that was
formerly known as the Holiday Inn South.

She is survived by her: daughter, Shirley (Manuel) of Las Vegas; Ron (Jodi) of
Canyon City, CO; and Randall, of St. George, UT; eight grandchildren, Kenny,
Rich, Lisa, Ron, Nathan, Julie, Cody, and John; 13 great-grandchildren; loving
sister, Ottilie Uhlig, and brother, Hans Heidenblut, both of Germany. She is
preceded in death by her husband, Dwane, and her parents. Luise lives deep in
her family's hearts, and she will be missed until the day we see her beautiful
spirit again. The gates of heaven will swing open for her honest, caring,
loving, hard working spirit, and she will be welcomed home to the loving arms
of our Heavenly Father. I know he missed her, too.

Graveside services will be Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. at the
Hurricane City Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at
the Hurricane Valley Mortuary. Arrangements are made under the direction of
Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 140 N. Main St., Hurricane, (435) 635-2454. Funeral
Director W. Russell Atkin.

Friends and family are invited to offer their condolences at
www.spilsburymortuary.com. Click on the dove. Obituaries are also available at
our Web site. Click on the rose.

Originally published February 27, 2005